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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27
SOCIAL ETIQUETTE.

Manners and Customs Practiced in
Polite Society.
Constant politeness saves the temper. We
are nil disarmed by an attempt to please us,
and politeness outlasts all other virtues Is the
experience of one as we'll versed in society's
ways as Mrs. John Sherwood. This gentle
politeness has charming effect on domestic
life. Harmless and graceful optional civil
ties are part Of the grace of foreign man.
ners. In France when gentleman takes off
his hat. in windy doorway, and holds it in
his hand while talking to lady, she always
says "couvrez-vous," II beg you not to stand
hatless." A kind hearted woman says this to
q coachman, boatman, q man of high or of
low degree.
We do not yet sufficiently appreciate the
value of manners The bad manners Of Ameri-
cans are really from want of thought There
are no more generous, chivalrous, kindly men
in the world than Americans. They might,
however, study optional civility They should
not only have good manners but better man
ners. Let a cordial bow, gracious smile,
s'make sunshine in q shady place" Civility
oils the wheels Of our domestic machinery, and
American women might mend their man
ners, particularly as to optional civilities
Optional civility does not in any way include
familiarity. Perhaps it is the best of all safe
guards from it. Well bred women never say
anything to hurt persons feelings. To tell
one of disagreeable things said behind ones
back is neither good taste nor optional
civility 1t is apt to be an expression of indi-
vidual spite. It is doubtful taste to warn
people of their faults, to comment upon their
failures, to carry them disagreeable tidings
under tho name Of friendship. This is very
often optional incivility.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27
An Interesting Guest.
Queen KapioIani,
WIFE OF THE KING OF HAWAII


Washington has outdone itself in the
way of honors to the first Queen who
has ever visited the capital city. King
Kalakaua's worthy wife has never be-
fore visited this country, with the prin-
cipal cities ct which she will be more
or less acquainted before she sails for
England. Her object in leaving her fer
away home in the Pacific is to pay her
respects to Queen Victoria, who, this
year, will complete fifty years of rule.
Wherever she is known Kapiolani
creates an excellent impression. She is
an educated, amiable and Christian
woman. At home in the tiny kingdom
of Hawaii, she is loved for her kindly
words and her liberal beneicence. The
gentle and sympathetic expression of
her countenance is the Just index to her
admirable character.
She is the principal figure in travel
ling party which includes several
Hawaiian notables, among them the
Princess Lydia Kamakeha Liliuokalani
and her English husband. The we'll
informed reader needs not to be told
that these distinguished visitors do not
find themselves very strange in Ameri-
can surroundings. At home in Hawaii
they are in the enjoyment of an adj
vanccd condition of civilization. One
drawback, however, to Queen Kapio-
lani's pleasure in her trip is her i'm
perfect acquaintance with the English
language, which her sister in-law, the
Princess, speaks with perfection and
ready huency. I
The Queen will be fifty three years
old next December. She is well-pre-
served, stout and healthy, and looks
much younger. Not blessed with chill
dren OF her own she devotes much Of
her time and financial means to make
as happy as they can be made, those
unfortunate girls of Hawaii who are Of
ficted with leprosy. Their best friend,
she it was who procured for them from
the Government the building and er.
dowment of the Kapiolani Home for
Leper girls. With the narration of her
good deeds the most that can be said of
the good Queen is said.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27
AN OLD MYSTERY SOLVED,
A Missing Man Killed by His Father in
Self.Defense.

Self-Defense.
LEWISTON, Me-, May 21.-The Journal
has the following: Thirteen or fourteen
years ago David Silver, about 30 years of
age, son of Daniel Silver disappeared from
his home in Rumford. The cry was raised
throughout the town that he was lost or had
taken his own life For week nearly
every one hunted, but nothing could he
found of him. The search was continued
for month and still nothing rewarded the
efforts. His father has died and was
buried at Rumford Centre, at the age OF
~ years. The mystery Of Daniels disap-
pearance is solved by Herbert Bixbee, who
worked on Silver farm at that time and
who joined in the search At one time
after the disappearance, having occasion to
get some dressing under the barn floor,
Bixbee removed some chaff and came upon
some rocks and loose dirt which aroused his
suspicion. He went to Mr.. Silver and
barn floor The old man tremblod, seemed
very much frightened and finally made
confession to the effect that his son David,
in one Of the violent spells to which he was
subject, attempted to assault him with
pit,Efork. He warded off the blow. and
struck his son over the head with
sled stake, killing him almost instantly.
Fearing that the law would deal severely
with him, he buried the body under the
barn floor, where it may be found to-day il
it has not been disturbed recently. Bixbee
agreed not to mention the matter till the
old man was dead and gone, and he kept bis
word
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27
Disinfecting with Sulphur.

DR.. Mohr, Of Christiana, reports the follow
ing plan Of treating whooping cough by dis
infection with sulphur: Tie patient is robed
in clean linen and taken out of the sleeping
room in the morning, where are left all the
bedding, linen, clothes and things that can
not be washed. Sulphur is then burned in
the room i'll the proportion Of twenty-five
grains to every cubic meter of space in the
apartment. After five hours the room is
aired and the patient is returned; the atmos-
phere is purified and medicated, and breath
ing it over night usually effects cure of
whooping cough within twenty -four hours.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27
The Art Of Taking Leave.

Not few people have still to learn the art
of taking leave. Some will say, at is time
was going" and then talk on aimlessly for
ten minutes. They will even rise and keep
their host standing; by an effort they may
succeed in getting as far as the hall; then
new thought strikes them; they brighten WIS.,
ibly and stand for some minutes longer, say
ing nothing of importance, but keeping
everybody in a restless state. After the door
is opened, leave taking begins again. Very
likely a last thought strikes the departing
visitor, and his friend must risk a cold to
hear it to the end. There is no need to be
extensively abrupt, but, when you are ready
to 90, 20 at once-gracefully and politely il
you can, but at any rate without tiresome
delays.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27
BOSTON MARKETS.

BOSTON, May D.
Flour and Grain.
FLOUR-winter wheat straight and roller $3.50
to $50; spring patents $5.15to $545. Cornmeal
e9c to 100 bag.
CORN-5311 to 5418c.
OATS-Choice 421a to 4316c.
Provisions.
PORK-Prime mess-$17 to $17.25 Hams 121fc.
FRESH BEEF-Choice steers ~ to &c Q
pound Eastern veal to &c.
MUTTON-Spring lambs 1216 to zoe. Brighton
mutton to 71ac.
Farm Produce.
BUTTER-Western extra fresh creamery 22c;
fresh imitation choice lie; Vermont dairy new
20c
EGGS-Eastern fresh 1910.
CHEESE-Northern new IL
POULTRY-Northern fresh fowls 10 to 15c.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. rose SOC bush.
TRUCk-Cabbage southern a Dbl crate S1.50;
turnips Dbl 81.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27
MAuDE MASON MISSING.
Waterville. Me-, Greatly Excited Over .
Mysterious Disappearance.

WArERv1,LE, Me-, May 25.-Miss Maude
Mason, a dashing belle Of 10 years, the
daughter of Maj. Fred Mason of this place,
is missing, and her mysterious disappear
ance is the cause of tremendous excitement.
Miss Maude, who is accustomed to sad
ding her own steed, took the horse Thurs
day afternoon and started for Waterville to
get the mail. She was here at 8 O'Clock,
got the mail and started for home. She
chose the lonely road which leads to Lake
Massachusetts. About dusk she was seen
going leisurely through the grove, and by
her side, walking in the same direction, was
George Blair. They were seemingly enjoy
ing pleasant conversation.
Miss Mason has not been seen since,
neither has Blair.
There are those who think that Miss Ma
son and Blair have eloped, but it is certain
that they have not taken any train from
this place, and this theory is generally dis
credited.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27
Answers to Questions Often Asked.

In making an evening call in the city,
unless upon persons intimately known, q
gentleman should always wear dress suit.
It is perfectly proper and even to be ex.
pected that young lady should visit the
home of her intended husbands parents.
To the lady is accorded the privilege OF
bowling first upon meeting a gentleman re-
Gently presented to her. Her doing so signi-
fies readiness to continue the acquaintance.
Half a ladleful of soup is served to each
guest at elaborate dinners. In no case should
the soup plate be filled.
At formal dinner the host goes i'll first
with the most honored lady, and the hostess
brings up the rear with the most honored
gentleman.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27
Devices in Floor Coverings.

Out of a discarded carpet Of large size
enough that is bright and clean can often he
got to make square or rug for the center OF
the room; then the floor around can be
stained with walnut or cherry stain. This
fashion Of rug and stained floor is in every
way desirable in summer time 1t gives q
cool, refreshing, artistic appearance to the
room; it does away with the dust constantly
arising from an all over carpet, for the rug
can be taken out of the house and beaten
clean whenever necessary. Unfortunately
some floors are too rough and poor to be
stained In that case take the good parts Of
the old carpet to cover around the sides OF the
floor and buy for the center Of the room one
Of the squares" that come for that purpose.
Norcom L. Seguin, manager Of the Phila-
delphia Umbrella company, is charged with
embezzling $85, 1000. He has absconded.
A thunder storm scattered the ''pyro-
rama" and blew off part Of the grand
ington.
Judge Simonton at Harrisburg, Penn,
handed down an opinion in the coal pool
suits refusing the preliminary injunction
asked for by the commonwealth against the
coal-carrying companies in the bill fled by
Attorney General Cassidy.
The Erwin fire escape bill goes TO the
governor of New York for approval. 1t IN
the only legislation of the sort that will
pass. Instead of knotted rope any kind
of rope can be used, or any better device.
Fire-proof hotels and hotels with proper fire
escapes are exempted. The fine is $1,000 and
imprisonment not to exceed one year.
The Vienna Tagblatt has received tele-
gram from Odessa stating that the car re-
turned to st. Petersburg from the Don Cos
sacks country three days earlier than he had
intended to. This was due, the dispatch
says, to an attempt made by student to
kill him on Wednesday night during the fes-
tivities at Novo Tcherkask by firing at him
as he rode by in a carriage.
Governor Hill, of New York, has vetoed
the registry bill applying to cities of 10000
and upward, because it proceeds on the
theory that the majority of voters are dis
honest for the sake Of possibly preventing a
few dishonest men from voting. This bill
would SO add to the Inconvenience and often
to the expense Of registering as to practi-
cally disfranchise many voters
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie road, owned
by Pittsburg and Boston capitalists, is
urging the interstate commission to suspend
the fourth section Of the new law, otherwise
it must abandon lucrative portion of ito
traffic between Pittsburg, New York and
Boston. This is opposed by the Pennsylva-
mia railroad which would be benefited by
refusal of the commission to grant the ~
quest of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27
Local Antidotes for Snake Venom.

Drs. Mitchell and Reichart have pursued
some very original and valuable researches
upon the venoms of poisonous serpents, in
GLIDING rattlesnakes, moccasins. ground rat
tlesnakes, copperheads and coral suckers
They find that all fresh serpent venoms are
more or less alike in appearance, being fluids
varying from the palest amber tint to deep
yellow, and that the active principles of the
venom are contained in its liquid parts only.
They arrive at the conclusion that potassic
permanganate, ferric chloride in the form Of
the liquid or tincture and tincture Of iodine
seem to be the most active and promising Of
generally available local antidotes. The
search for chemical antidote which can
prove available after the poison has reached
the circulation is considered almost hopeless
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27
BOARDING
AND
LIVERY
STABLE.

The recent fire has driven us
with our livery stock into the
stable in the rear of the Low
residence, where you can find
good teams at low prices, and
where you can call and get your
horses fed.
To make it more convenient
for you we have opened an Of
flee in the old Prichard Block,
south door, where you can Or
der your team and transact any
other business in connection
with the above. We have fit
ted it up SO it is very convent
ent as a sample room for drum
mers.
?, LIBBEY BROS.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27
A Good Family Dessert.

~ NouW SAMMY ASO"ecA~
One of the best family desserts can be made
either In city or country Of apples and stale
bread, says Miss Julia Corson, in Harper's
Bazaar: Peel ten good sized apples, core and
slice them, and stew to pulp with sugar
enough to sweeten; meantime thickly butter
the sides and bottom Of an oval earthen dish,
and press all around them crumbs from the
inside Of loaf of bread, having them nearly
an inch thick; when the apple is done mix
with it q tablespoonful Of butter and one egg
beaten; put the apple into the dish without
disturbing the crumbs; over the surface put
an inch thick layer Of crumbs dotted with
few bits of butter, and bake the pudding
until the crumbs at the sides are brown; turn
a platter, just large enough to inclose the dish
within its rim, over the pudding dish, quickly
turn both upside down, so,that the pudding
will slip out on the platter, dust it with
powdered sugar, and serve it hot
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27
An objection to Capsules.

It Is claimed that capsules cannot be ad-
vantageously used in administering medicine
to persons whose stomachs have been rendered
irritable by excuses in strong drink. The
capsules are not likely to be dissolved if there
is any form of alcohol in the stomach; for
alcohol acts upon the gelatine Of the capsule,
rendering it insoluble.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27
DIR G 8 GREEN'S
BLOOD PURIFIER and NERVE TONIC,

For Scrofula, Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Kidney Complaint, Liver Complaint,
Lung Trouble, Scrofula Sore
Eyes, Salt Rheum, Consti-
patton, Piles Jaundice.
Loss ofAppetite, Ner-
vousness, Dyspepsia.
Female Weakness,
Etc, Etc.
Read the following Testimonials. while
with hundred Of others we now have
in our possession.
East Fairfield. Vt. Feb. 40, 1886.
DR.. G. s s. GREEN & co. Gentle
man: I was taken during the present
winter with severe kidney difficulty and
for two weeks I suffered unaccountably,
and was unable to leave the house.
commenced the use of DR. g Green's
Blood Purifier and Nerve Tonic, and af-
ter using two bottles must say that it is
q wonderful remedy and has done me
more coed than all the remedies I ever
tried.
Respectfully yours,
w B SHATTUCK.
The Greatest Blood Remedy Known.
Unexcellcd in its Composition !
Unequalled in lis Elects!
Unparalleled In its Success
Uniivalled In Its Merits!
Price $500 q bottle, 6 bottles for $500
All druggists have 1t.
PREPARED ONLY BY
DIR. G. S. GREEN & co.,
Enosburgh Falls, VT, U s A
Sold by H. G. Day, Bradford; s L. swa.
zey, Newbury. civ
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness, early
decay, loss Of manhood. &C., will send recipe
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America Send self.addressed envelope to the
REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D. New York Ctr.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27

New Naval Hospital for Maine.
WASHINGTON, May 23.-Bids- have been
opened at the navy department for the erec-
tion of navy hospital at Widows Island,
Me. The lowest bidders for building the
hospital were Glover q Co., of Rockland,
Me-, and for the wharf Francis Hitchcock,
of Rockland.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27
Watertown Market. May "a

Vermont, 1856 cattle; 5S9 sheep and lambs;
81 swine. New Hampshire, % cattle; PISA
sheep and lambs; swine
Prices of Market Beef.-A few choice 81
@75O; extra, IS so @ 6 Is; first quality 6 90
az; second &c n q quality 500 @ 3d. third
Prices of Store Cattle Working Oxen u
pair, 800 @ IT'S; FarrOw Cows, SIS q 81;
Fancy Cows, $50 q so; Mich Cows and
Calves, $25 @ 48; yearlings, SO 30 @ IS; two
yXS years old, sl4 @ 2s; three years old, 1924 g
Swine.-Western fat, live 6 q 61ac; Nor
thern dressed hogs @ TIC y 10.
Prices of Sheep and Lambs-In lots, SO 80
8 80, 90 each; extra 81 80 q Co. or from
"a q 519c, y b. Lambs ~ q 6slc y ID.
Psai ca dy Hiss g sc D' and
Sc; Country hides, s q &c; Country talfow
1X.@ &C.. Calf skins, &c: Pelts 81 81 q 75;
Dairy skins, Is @ IS each.
The arrivals of Northern and Eastern
Beef cattle were light, with a fair display
of Western steers. We quote the beef mar
ket quiet, and prices on Western shaded a
trifle from last week.
Mich Cows and Springers.-A fair bust
mostly from $50 a. so.
The Sheep Call-Supply good, and many
of them were sent in on contract. Some of
the offerings were of very good quality.
The market is very stiff IN values, without
any especial rise in quotations.
Fat HOgs-PrlceS rule steady on all
grades. Western live at 5X q 61sc and
Northern dressed 81 @ 6Ac:
Veal Calves-519c considered the top
price. Market firm.
Live POultry-Arrivals one ton at lie.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27
ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.

Up Stairs, Down Stairs. In Kitchen and
IN the I.ndy's ParlOr.
A cabinet maker recommends mixture Of
three parts lnseed oil and one part spirits Of
turpentine az an excellent preparation for
cleaning and restoring furniture, especially
that which IL somewhat marred or scratched.
1t covers slight scratches, restores the color
Of the wood and gives lustrous surface.
Apply with wooden cloth and rub dry with
wooden,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27
PAVILION WILKES"

This we'll known stallion will stand for
mares this season at Pavilion Stock Farm,
Oxford, N. H., also Hector Wilkes will
make the season at the same place. Stock
shown on any day except Sunday.
For further particulars call on or address,
{ H. X. LIBBEY,
Pavilion Stock Farm,
29-4t Oxford, N. II.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-27
Baking Soda for Burns.

Cloths dipped in thick solution of common
baking soda in water and applied to the in
jured surface are excellent for burns They
must be kept wet by squeezing more soda
and water on them whenever a dry spot begins
to appear.
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Married.

In Newbury Centre, May 25th, by Rev. S.
L. Bates, Angus Nicholson of Oxford, n.
H., and Susie NJ. Coates of Newbury.
Farmers, merchants, ladies all need Hop
Compound in the spring and fall. Have you
tried it Splendid tonic, pints soc Try it.
The benevolent banner., 1887-07-02

kansas Produces Nothing But Wonders.
just now South Central Kansas is all ex-
cltement about inland sea bathing in the
salt Lake near Geu1a Springs, Kansas. It
IL SAID to be the Only inland salt lake in the
United States except the one in Utah, and is
pronounced by medical experts to contain
properties that make it much superior to
surf bathing.
The springs at that place are also one Of
the strange natural curiOsities of this con-
tlnent, being . ven in number and each dit-
ferent IN mineral constituents, aud are all
situated within space of thirty feet square.
complete analysis of these springs has
never been made, but the excitement caused
by the cure of several cases supposed here
totore to be incurable, and notably one Of
them being Addison's disease, for which, it
is said by medical works, there is no cure,
has caused the corporation who have recent
ly purchased the springs to employ Prof. E.
II. s. Bailey, Professor of Chemistry, Metal
lurRy and MiAeralogy, in the Kansas State
University, one of the most eminent Chem
lists in this country, to make critical guam
tltative analysis in order to determine each
mineral ingredient and the amount of 1t,
contained in these mineral waters, and az
soon as completed it will be made public.
In the meantime, the. Geuda Mineral
Springs Company, of the town by that
name, is being flooded with inquiries from
| every state in the Union, and it now looks
as if Saratoga and othe prominent resorts
are to De forgotten in the excitement over
this new Kansas wonder.
The benevolent banner., 1887-07-02
stage ~ OteA

Actors and actresses are like lovers
after quarreling. They are always
kissing and making up.-Life.
The once famous Senor Tamberlik,
who is 72 years old, and lives in Madrid,
where he is now manufacturer of guns
and pistols, went all the way from the
Spanish capital to Florence, to sing in
a concert given in honor of the transla-
ten of Rossini's remains from Paris to
Florence.
CINCINNATI has formed an organiza-
ton ito reform the stage" It proposes
to go into the show business and pre-
sent only such plays as can never bring
the blush of shame to the cheek of mod
esty. Plans have been prepared for a
Waits Home--a home for homeless
boys and girls who peddle papers and
black shoes or otherwise try to pick up
living. A scheme which includes the
issue of 81 certificates of stock has been
formulated to raise funds for the build
ING.
The benevolent banner., 1887-07-02
What viii the patent medicines do?

Two years ago Lieut.. Moxie accidentally
discovered that a common fodder plant
grown near the equator would remove nerv-
BUSINESS and nervous exhaustion from either
sex, like food, at once. Now, an eminent
ply sician has ascertained it will remove the
appetite for liquors and break 0 . an intoxi-
cation in an hour. It has been favored in
to a luscious beverage, and is sold in bottles
and through the soda fountains by the drug
gists. 1t Is said the rush for it by nervous
women, who say they can do double work
while taking it, is something immense. 1t
is called Moxie Nerve Food.
The benevolent banner., 1887-07-02
Mother,s Smiles are the sunlight of Home.

Mothers Smiles are the Sunlight OF Home
There would be fewer clouds and brighter
sunsh shine in many households II every aus
pirited suffering woman reallzeo MnAs
K for ali weaknesses and maladies to which
her sex is liable. No lady who gives this
wonderful remedy a trial will be disappoinoit-
ed By the result. It not only acts promptly
upon all functional deranRements, out Dy
its rare Eervine and tonic propertleo
strengthens and repairs the whole femlnlpe I3s'
system. Price reduced to one oOAaE' 0'
druggists.
The benevolent banner., 1887-07-02

Food makes Blood and Blood makes Beau
ty. Improper digestion of food necessarily
produces bad blood, resulting in feeling of
fullness in the stomach, acidity, heartburn,
sick headache, and other dyspeptic symP-
toms. closely confined life causes indi-
gestion, constipation. biliousness and loss
of appetite. To remove these troubles there
is no remedy equal to Prickly Ash Bitters.
1t has been tried and proven to be specific.